Your child complains of an itchy scalp, so you grab a flashlight, comb through his hair, and make a devastating discovery: a lice infestation. These pesky insects are ...

Can olive oil and mayo be used to get rid of lice? Here's what experts say. Have lice been bugging your family lately? You’re not alone. Professional delousers in NYC and the surrounding areas say ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Lice checks were a dreaded part of my childhood — I ...

Transmission of head lice among toddlers and children is common and is often the result of close and frequent head or hair contact. Toys, furniture, carpets and clothing can all offer temporary ...

Q: Why doesn't anyone ever mention the remedy for head lice that really works and works fast? Kerosene. Comb it through the hair for about five minutes. It kills the lice and removes the nits, and the ...

Head lice are parasitic wingless insects that feed on human blood and are commonly found in the hair and on the scalp. They’re very common and spread either by head-to-head contact or by sharing hats, ...

Q: My pediatrician confirmed my suspicions that my daughter had lice. Needless to say, I was upset. She will soon be heading for camp, and I did not want her to suffer the humiliation of being ...

Now that kids are back in school, some parents are getting the dreaded phone call. When kids start scratching their heads and lice are detected, parents are called to come get their children, take ...

Have lice been bugging your family lately? You’re not alone. Professional delousers in NYC and the surrounding areas say they have seen an unfortunate uptick in outbreaks of these icky, hair-residing ...